Radiography: Re-visiting the essentials for compliance (NW191009A)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectRadiology
DescriptionThis session will give you the opportunity to refresh your knowledge on the key principles of radiation protection and the biological effects of Ionising Radiation.
Additional information

This will include the need for compliance with IRR17 and IR(MER) 2017 and give you tips on how this can be evidenced through your radiation protection folder and also Quality Assurance in your practice.

Tracey Gregory is a qualified Diagnostic Radiographer and is an experienced lecturer on Dental Radiography.

Registration from 9.00am

VenueRegatta Place, Liverpool - Merseyside  View details
Date & timeWednesday 9 October 2019, 09:30 to 12:30
LecturerMrs Tracey Gregory  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeA, B, C, D
Course styleLecture
Core topicGDC Recommended Topic
CateringRefreshments
CPD hours2:45
Cost£20.00
Aims

To refresh delegates knowledge on the essential legal requirements and review the key elements of IRR17 and IR(ME)R 2017 as they apply to dental radiography, with specific consideration of the changes that are applicable to dental radiography

Please note that the aims, objectives and learning outcomes may be updated if the new Guidance Notes for Dental Radiography have been published before the session

Objectives

Refresh your knowledge on the essential legal requirements for compliance with IRR17 and IR(MER) 2017.

  • Understand the biological effects of Ionising Radiation.
  • Understand the key principles of Radiation Protection in regards to your Radiation Protection Folder.
Learning outcomes

By the end of the session delegates will be able to:

  • State the key principles of Radiation Protection.
  • Summarise the biological effects of Ionising Radiation with due regard to Dental Radiography.
  • Understand the legal requirements of compliance with regard to IRR17 and IR(ME)R2017.